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Authentic Persian Tabriz Botanic Blue Handmade Wool Rug

Offered by: Doris Leslie Blau Rugs

Description
An early 20th century antique Persian rug, the abrashed midnight blue field with overall herati pattern within a rust red turtle-palmette border.

Tabriz, the capital of the northwestern Iranian province of Azerbaijan, has for centuries enjoyed a great reputation as a center of Persian culture. Under the benign patronage of Shah Abbas the Great (1587-1629), artists and artisans designed illuminated manuscripts, embroidered silks, painted miniatures and fabricated metal work in the Safavid style. It was in this fertile, creative atmosphere that the weavers of Tabriz rugs for the Court were inspired to reach for new artistic heights and created exceptional and carpets.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1900
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BB7266
Incollect Reference #:	534114

Dimensions

W.	125 in;	H.	200 in;
W.	317.5 cm;	H.	508 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau is a legendary New York City rug emporium, renowned for its selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary pieces. Now owned by Nader Bolour, the gallery continues its tradition of offering exceptional designs while also creating custom rugs that reinvent traditional textures and styles. | nader@dlbrugs.com | 212.586.5511

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